Attorney/assistant General Counsel

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Attorney/Assistant General Counsel
The candidate will assist the General Counsel in preparing for and in staffing board meetings; conducts research and render a legal opinion on issues affecting district programs and services, and Provide assistance and advice related to special education and Section 504. Handles and manages special education litigation, grievances, mediation, and other special education and Section 504-related issues. Investigate and prepare District responses to filings received from external agencies and the District’s internal grievance process. Manage the Public Information Department and timely handled all requests and complaints. Interpret law, policy, and procedures, particularly in the areas of school law, contract law, and employment law. Make recommendations to General Counsel to ensure that the district's programs and services are in compliance with legislative changes, State and Federal laws, and judicial decisions. Represent the District in a variety of legal proceedings as needed including but not limited to court proceedings, hearings, grievances, arbitrations, administrative proceedings, and student discipline hearings. Draft, review, and revise legal documents. Assist in the drafting and negotiation of contracts. Research a variety of topics on the legality of District actions and policies, interpretation and application of statutes, case law, contracts, student rights, student discipline, and employee relations and provide sound legal advice. Assist with coordinating and overseeing timely compliance with subpoenas, including subpoenas for student records, employee records, or other types of District records. Serve in the absence of the General Counsel. Maintain professional behavior, promote a positive image, appearance, and work ethic to represent the district positively at all times, and work in a team environment that supports the vision and mission of the District. Maintain a positive and effective relationship, good judgment, and decision-making with coworkers, supervisors, other district personnel, outside agencies, and organizations. Promote an open, collegial environment among staff and develop positive staff morale. Promote teamwork by sharing knowledge, providing cross-training for employees, cooperating with others, participating in meetings and work groups, and supporting the goals and objectives of the district and department. Demonstrate skill in anticipating, managing, and resolving conflict. Compile, maintain, file, and present all computerized and physical reports, records, and other documents required. Comply with policies established by Federal and State law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion of privileged and sensitive information. Maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with the General Counsel, Superintendent, Board, coworkers, employees, outside agencies and organizations, and the general public. Communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and members of the public, both verbally and in writing. Prepare and present training to District staff on a variety of legal topics. Provide outstanding customer service. Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making. Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Three years experience in public or private practice dealing with legal issues of local, state, federal government, or public school law. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations relating to public education. Knowledge and experience in working with special education law (preferred). Knowledge and experience in open governance laws including the Texas Public Information.

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